27529 ZIP Code — Garner, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27529 is located in Garner, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 57.70 square miles and serves a population of 53,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27529
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $80,021.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
53,223
population
57.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27529 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27529
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Garner | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27603 Raleigh (5.6 mi)
27528 Clayton (6.5 mi)
27520 Clayton (7 mi)
27610 Raleigh (7.1 mi)
27592 Willow Spring (7.4 mi)
27699 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27697 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27690 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27634 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27656 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27640 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
27668 Raleigh (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,223 |
| Population density | 922 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6466 |
| Longitude | -78.5757 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
53,223
Population
922
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$80,021
Median household income
$38,478
Per capita income
$294,900
Median home value
$1,265
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
15,227
Housing units
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,443
Under 5
1,592
1,354
5–9
1,495
1,625
10–14
1,793
1,784
15–19
1,970
1,970
20–24
2,174
3,515
25–34
3,879
2,912
35–44
3,214
3,886
45–54
4,289
1,752
55–59
1,934
1,555
60–64
1,716
2,123
65–74
2,344
1,041
75–84
1,150
339
85+
374
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,461 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 41,762 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,371 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.9%
Black or African American
21.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,389 | 57.9% |
| Black or African American | 12,646 | 21.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,523 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,429 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,903 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 597 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $80,021 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
30.9%
$300k–$500k
41.9%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,265 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 70.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.3% |
| Electricity | 73.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,132 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,505 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,017 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,340 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,367 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,315 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| Married | 53.5% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.6%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 940 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 543 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,582 | 36.0% |
| High school | 3,036 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,632 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Professional & management
15.3%
Construction
12.0%
Retail trade
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Public administration
5.2%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,554 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,188 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,808 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,469 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 157 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,504 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 48,450 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,750 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,054 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,719 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,872 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,760 | 10.8% |
| French | 5,449 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 4,265 | 8% |
| Polish | 734 | 1.4% |
| English | 237 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 104 | 0.2% |
| German | 60 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27529
What part of Garner is ZIP code 27529?
ZIP code 27529 covers a portion of Garner, North Carolina, within Wake County.
What county is ZIP code 27529 in?
ZIP code 27529 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27529?
ZIP code 27529 has an estimated population of 53,223 residents, with a density of 922 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27529?
The median home value in ZIP code 27529 is $294,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27529?
The median household income in ZIP code 27529 is $80,021, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27529 in?
ZIP code 27529 observes the EST timezone.